Description
Bananas Foster Cobbler is a delightful dessert combining the rich flavors of ripe bananas, warming cinnamon, and buttery cobbler topped with creamy pockets of sweetened cream cheese. This easy-to-make baked cobbler features chopped walnuts for a satisfying crunch and a golden brown crust, perfect for a cozy family dessert or special occasion indulgence.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for cream cheese mixture)
Other Ingredients
- 4 bananas, very ripe, sliced
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with baking spray to ensure the cobbler doesn’t stick.
- Add Melted Butter: Pour the melted butter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a rich buttery base.
- Mix Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined, forming the cobbler batter.
- Pour Batter into Dish: Carefully pour the flour mixture over the melted butter in the baking dish, letting it spread out naturally without stirring.
- Add Bananas and Walnuts: Distribute the sliced bananas and chopped walnuts evenly over the batter layer in the baking dish.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: Microwave the cream cheese until warm and easy to stir. Then blend in the egg, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon Cream Cheese: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cobbler in small pockets to create creamy accents throughout the dessert.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cobbler is golden brown on top and set.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is warmed to room temperature for easier mixing.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- Serve cobbler warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special treat.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving so it sets nicely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
